Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to FC Twente 65. A crowd of 18,685 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Twente 65 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Inia.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Twente 65 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Inia.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Utrecht get the match underway!
2.47
0-0Paolo Geerinckx passes the ball forward to Karim Kreek. Karim Kreek flicks a high ball forward to Evans Bianchi who takes it down. Evans Bianchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.33
0-0Ferdinando Ferro flicks a high pass forward. Evans Bianchi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Evans Bianchi tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
4.07
0-0Ferdinando Ferro brings the ball forward. Ferdinando Ferro tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
10.13
1-0Luca Ghirardello threads the ball through to Shota Van Den Brom. Shota Van Den Brom knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Delatorre. With a superhuman jump, Bruno Delatorre connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.55
Liam Pegolo flicks a high ball forward to Karim Kreek who takes it down. Karim Kreek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron Bastin. Aaron Bastin tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.25
Shota Van Den Brom threads a neat ball through to Bruno Delatorre. Bruno Delatorre knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.46
Ahmed Wiekens pushes up the pitch. Ahmed Wiekens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shota Van Den Brom. Shota Van Den Brom knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Gaspar Fernandes had no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
32.51
Luca Ghirardello flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Gaspar Fernandes manages to keep it out.
44.42
Luca Ghirardello flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Campos collects the pass. Sergio Campos shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Utrecht appear unchanged since the first half. FC Twente 65 also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Twente 65 players seem much more motivated whilst the FC Utrecht players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
FC Twente 65 kick off!
47.46
Ferdinando Ferro threads a neat ball through to Evans Bianchi. Evans Bianchi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Freddy Hughes who gathers it comfortably.
48.36
With great vision, Edmundo Caballero plays the ball forward to Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Gaspar Fernandes.
49.44
It's a corner kick. Luca Ghirardello loops the ball over to the far post. Gaspar Fernandes drops low and scoops up the ball.
51.01
Edmundo Caballero knocks the ball forward to Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Caballero. Edmundo Caballero knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gaspar Fernandes with no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
54.41
3-0Ahmed Wiekens clumsily knocks into Liam Pegolo. The referee calls over Ahmed Wiekens and shows him a yellow card! Liam Pegolo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.18
Scott Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Caballero collects the pass. Edmundo Caballero knocks the ball forward to Bruno Delatorre. Bruno Delatorre rushes past Liam Pegolo! Bruno Delatorre rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
57.43
Ahmed Wiekens threads a neat ball through to Bruno Delatorre. Bruno Delatorre whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.14
4-0FC Utrecht have made a substitution with Geoffrey Roest replacing Shota Van Den Brom .
61.20
Richard Mckinlay decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
66.45
Ferdinando Ferro hits a low pass to Evans Bianchi. Evans Bianchi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Keegan.
72.23
Ahmed Wiekens threads a neat ball through to Geoffrey Roest. Geoffrey Roest knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Karim Kreek.
75.29
Alberto Ribeiro makes a probing pass to Karim Kreek. Karim Kreek flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Bastin controls it well on his chest. Aaron Bastin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.41
FC Utrecht have made 2 substitutions with Rob Jansen replacing Richard Mckinlay and Celestine Ikpeba replacing Linus Breyer .
78.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Elysée Bakari plays the ball forward to Rob Jansen. Rob Jansen threads a neat ball through to Celestine Ikpeba. Celestine Ikpeba knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Campos. With a superhuman jump, Sergio Campos connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.24
Scott Keegan sees Edmundo Caballero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edmundo Caballero flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Campos collects the pass. Sergio Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Delatorre. Bruno Delatorre connects with a diving header but Gaspar Fernandes is on top of it.
83.03
Geoffrey Roest flicks a high ball forward to Celestine Ikpeba who takes it down. Celestine Ikpeba sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Gaspar Fernandes gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
84.47
Evans Bianchi hits a low pass to Aaron Bastin. Aaron Bastin finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
89.17
Elysée Bakari flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Delatorre who brings the ball under control. Bruno Delatorre knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jimmy Arts.
90.00
5-0Alberto Ribeiro catches Celestine Ikpeba on the ankles. Alberto Ribeiro is warned by the referee! Celestine Ikpeba runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
10
1
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
22.5%
47.5%
30%
Scorers
| Bruno Delatorre 10 Sergio Campos 27, 57, 78 Edmundo Caballero 51 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Campos of FC Utrecht |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Freddy Hughes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Keegan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Elysée Bakari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edmundo Caballero (MID) |  | 7 |
| 6. | Ahmed Wiekens (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Shota Van Den Brom (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Luca Ghirardello (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Linus Breyer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sergio Campos (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Bruno Delatorre (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Rob Jansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Geoffrey Roest (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Celestine Ikpeba (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Gaspar Fernandes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Liam Pegolo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alberto Ribeiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paolo Geerinckx (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nenad Vellas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jimmy Arts (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Karim Kreek (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ferdi Van Nistelrooy (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ferdinando Ferro (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Evans Bianchi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Aaron Bastin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Robin Drent (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Warren Philips (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garcia Duque Sereni (ATT) | 0 | |